Cook

Jefferson Regional Specialty; Arkansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible-spending and health-savings

Competitive PTO

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Medical Center in White Hall, AR, is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff in accordance with dietary standards and schedules. You will collaborate with the dietary team to support patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean, infection-controlled kitchen.

The role requires clear communication, strong time management, and teamwork, with preferred food service or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous food service or customer service preferred; healthcare food service is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet designated meal times and test foods for proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervise Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Your experience matters

At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with dietary standards and scheduled times, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control policies. This role collaborates with the dietary team to meet patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare meals to meet designated meal times and test foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervise Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety standards.

Requires strong time management and teamwork skills.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Previous food service or customer service experience preferred; cooking experience strongly preferred. Healthcare food service experience is a plus.

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

About Us

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a 76 - bed hospital located in White Hall, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.